Yavimaya Elder
Commander Anthology Volume II 149 • common
- Set
- Commander Anthology Volume II
- Collector number
- 149
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Matt Cavotta
- Market price
- $0.19
What it does
When this creature dies, you may search your library for up to two basic land cards, reveal them, put them into your hand, then shuffle.
2 generic mana, Sacrifice this creature: Draw a card.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Yavimaya Elder was originally introduced in the 2000 Invasion set as a staple green utility creature. Designed by Magic: The Gathering developers to provide card advantage and mana fixing, the card became a cornerstone of casual and competitive play due to its ability to sacrifice itself to draw lands while providing a body on the board. Its enduring utility led to numerous reprints, cementing its status as a foundational element of the game’s resource management mechanics.
This specific printing originates from the 2018 Commander Anthology Volume II, a curated collection designed to provide players with accessible versions of popular legendary creatures and utility cards. The artwork, consistent with the original illustration by Daren Bader, captures the essence of the elder of the Yavimaya forest. The piece is highly regarded for its blend of traditional fantasy aesthetics and functional design, reflecting the game's shift toward multi-player formats where incremental value cards are prized.
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